Project Engineer II

Colonial Group; Brea (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a Project Engineer II to provide high-level technical coordination on electrical project tasks in support of the Project Manager. This exempt, individual-contributor role may be placed on a project site with limited customer and field interaction.

The position requires 1–2 years of electrical project engineering or estimating experience, a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Electrical Engineering, and proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 1–2 years of electrical project engineering or estimating experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office / O365 applications.
• Familiarity with project management and estimating software.
• Ability to understand and analyze electrical terminology, drawings, theory, etc.

Responsibilities

• Provide project engineering support to Project Managers with minimal supervision.
• Develop project schedules based on estimated hours, milestones, and criteria.
• Review plans and specifications for completeness and accuracy.
• Coordinate subcontractor scheduling and field coordination.
• Evaluate RFIs and review submittals for conformance to documents.
• Assist in change order estimates and project closeout activities.

Skills

Project coordination

Client communication

Electrical terminology

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Office / O365

Project management software

Estimating software

Job description

SUMMARY

The Project Engineer II is responsible for providing a higher level of technical coordination on project tasks in support of the Project Manager. The Project Engineer II has limited customer and field interaction. This is an exempt position that is an individual contributor and may be temporarily positioned on a project site.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide project engineering support to Project Managers with minimal supervisory direction.
• Formulate project schedules based on estimated hours, electrical tasks, project milestones, resource leveling, Project Manager Guidelines and project criteria.
• Review project plans and specifications for completeness and accuracy.
• Coordinate Tier-Subcontractor scheduling with Baker Electric Project Foremen.
• Discuss utility service, supply, or project related issues with inter-departmental personnel and field forces, representatives of agencies, engineering firms, contractors, developers, manufacturers anddistributors.
• Evaluate all Requests for Information (RFIs) and call attention to areas of need.
• Analyze supplier and subcontractor submittals and shop drawings (single line, lighting, and switch gear quantity and type) for conformance to project documents.
• Organize and follow up on the submittal process ensuring project deadlines are adhered to.
• Create and issue the Subcontractors’ contracts with oversight of Project Manager.
• Assemble complete bills of material and coordinate with the Project Manager to finalize the purchase orders.
• Review, identify potential mistakes, and process change order requests.
• Assist in the identification and implementation of value-engineering and pre-fabrication opportunities.
• Develop project change order estimates and proposals at the direction of the Project Manager or Estimator.
• Perform all processes and procedures that support the project close out phase.
• Participates in meetings for project specific scheduling, budgeting, and planning with supervisors. Assists with two-week look ahead.
• Attend on-site project meetings with Project Managers when appropriate.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION:

• 1-2 years of electrical Project Engineer and/or combined electrical estimating experience
• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, or related degree or successful graduation of an electrical training program
• Proficiency in MS Office / O365 applications
• Familiarity with project management and estimating software
• Proven ability to understand and analyze electrical terminology, drawings, theory, etc. is required
• Proven ability to communicate with clients in a professional manner both in-person and remotely